Marc has served as West Side's Pastor since November 2014. He grew up in West Caldwell and has pastored two congregations in New Jersey during his 20-plus years of ministry. Marc holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Lafayette College and two Master's Degrees – a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Work. In addition to being a pastor, he is a spiritual director and licensed clinical social worker. Marc has received additional training and certifications from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development in Camp Hill, Pa., and the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, where he studied under his mentor, Fr. Richard Rohr. He is a passionate New York Yankees fan, loves walking outdoors, singing and working out, and enjoys his regular contemplative spiritual practices. Marc loves to explore the intersection between faith and science, psychology and spirituality, and contemplation and action. He feels called to help people attend to and respond to God’s call in their life, offer their gifts for the benefit of the community and the common good, and grow into their identity as "little Christs," which is the literal meaning of the word "Christian." Marc and his wife, Nicole, and two children live in Allendale.Learn More

Penny joined the West Side staff in February 2012 as Associate Pastor and was ordained and installed at West Side on June 3, 2012. She works with children and youth, Family Life, Mission and Social Concerns, and the Deacons. Penny grew up in a Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Ohio, which shaped her early foundation of faith. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Penny also is a trained spiritual director through Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development in Camp Hill, Pa. Her first career was as a nonprofit fundraiser in Columbus, followed by working as the marketing director for a youth ministry training and publishing company in San Diego. After a few years there, Penny was called to work with youth, family and mission ministries at La Jolla Presbyterian Church in California, where she served for six years before heading to New Jersey for seminary. She has worked with youth in some capacity for nearly 20 years! Penny enjoys spending time with her husband, John, traveling, going on adventures and cheering on the Buckeyes. They live in Ridgewood.Learn More

Liz joined West Side in 2009 as a part-time Pastoral Associate. Originally ordained in the United Methodist Church, she was welcomed into the Presbytery of the Palisades as a fully recognized pastor in our denomination, PC(USA). Liz is the worship leader for 9:00 am Contemporary Worship and works with Adult Spiritual Growth, the Women's Ministry and the Fellowship Committee. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drew University, with a major in Religion and minor in Psychology, and a Master of Divinity from Yale University Divinity School, where she was awarded the William E. Downes Prize for excellence in preaching and public speaking. Liz and her husband live in Allendale with their three children.Learn More

Christine Park came to know West Side as a seminary intern in 2017 and became a member in 2018. After graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2019 with two Master's Degrees - Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education - she joined the staff as Pastoral Associate for Children and Families.  She brings more than five years of experience in children's ministry to the position.  Christine grew up in South Korea and came to the United States to attend college. She lives in Franklin Lakes with her husband and two children. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoys hiking, playing badminton and cooking Korean food. Learn More